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Railway station filth disgusts

The Blenheim Railway Station is an embarrassing welcome to visitors to the town, say two Blenheim men.

Grey Power stoush

Marlborough Grey Power president Colin Murray's leadership has been challenged by members of his own executive committee just one month after he was elected unopposed.

High praise for college's leadership

The Education Review Office has praised the principal and senior management team at Marlborough Girls' College for their high-quality professional leadership.

Protester let off rubbish charge

A Picton man's solo protest on Queen Charlotte Dr against the Marlborough District Council's rubbish dumping fee could have endangered drivers, police say.

Management shake-up for DHB

A new executive leadership team takes the helm of the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board on October 1.

Wakatu buys all of Tohu

Tohu The Wakatu Incorporation has bought complete control of Marlborough wine company Tohu Wines.

Police issue scam warning

Police are urging Marlborough people to use a healthy dose of scepticism when they get promises in letters, texts or emails which sound too good to be true.

Candidates eye Blenheim, Sounds

Public rallies to give furnishings

Locals strong in Baby Makos

Marlborough has made a major contribution to the next generation of Tasman Makos rugby players, with 14 named in the Tasman Makos under-20 wider training squad after Marlborough's recent win over Nelson Bays in Blenheim in the under-20 trial.

Saints take A-grade nail-biter over Lakers

After a nail-biting two-point loss to College last week, Saints were involved in another men's A-grade basketball thriller on Monday, this time coming out on the right side of the ledger, showing nerves of steel to beat BMWC Lakers 70-69 at Marlborough Lines Stadium.

Twilight games popular

U-13s excel at premiership

Captain Jack is ready to rumble

Former All Black lock Chris Jack has recovered from recent knee surgery and will captain the Tasman Makos team in Sunday's ITM Cup competition match against Wellington at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

Illegal workers `tempting'

Pruning Low labour prices could be tempting some Marlborough vineyard contractors to use illegal labour to stay afloat, says one contractor.

Grower tastes sweet success again

Stuart Dudley is the Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year for the second year in a row.

Sure as eggs, this is the life

Replacement for 1080 not too far off

Monitor farm news

Farmers will hear how winter crops for ewes have built feed covers for lambing, at Beef + Lamb's next monitor farm programme meeting on Thursday, July 29.

Sauce for the goose

Sauce Taking medicine is now like feeding Mr Eight tomato sauce.

SOBA, Beervana light up the winter

Most people associate beer festivals with the long hot days and warm evenings of summer. That's certainly a fine time to enjoy the refreshment provided by a cool wheat beer or golden lager, but the cold, dark days of winter are an equally ideal opportunity to delve into beer's richer flavoured and more sustaining styles.

Small wine scene grows in quality and size

Savour the cool nights with pumpkin pie

Celebrity roast

Make Sunday, August 1, a winter highlight – celebrate National Roast Day.

Weekly travel for art's sake

artists Classes on campus start with a long commute to Nelson for four Blenheim art students working towards a diploma in art and design.

Members come up with their best work

A great diversity of styles means there is something to please almost everyone in this year's Marlborough Art Society Members' Exhibition.

Arts diary

Blenheim to get all jazzed-up

Trying to find more time to paint

Reaching 10 years of operating any business is a milestone so when Karen James and Bob Bell realised their gallery had been open a decade they decided to celebrate with the community.

Pupil makes up for lost time

Waikawa resident Trish Little grew up without knowing any of her native language, te reo Maori. As part of Maori Language Week, reporter Claire Connell spoke to the woman who proves you're never to old to learn a new skill.

Escape from violence to self-esteem

This week is Women's Refuge annual appeal week. Maike van der Heide meets a Blenheim woman who says she owes her life to the refuge after 23 years of violent abuse.

The last goodbye

Game of two halves

A tough itch to scratch

From a runny nose and itchy eyes to a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction, allergies affects one in three New Zealanders. Two Marlborough families cope with severe allergies every day.

Fixed rate fall tipped despite hike

Fixed-term mortgage rates could be set to ease, economists predict, after a warning by Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard that the economy is likely to grow more slowly than expected.

AAPT sale process 'still delicately poised'

The future of Telecom's Australian business AAPT could soon become clear after suggestions a process to sell was close to a conclusion.

Kupe revenues overtake those from Tui

Firm eyes Victorian expansion

Hats off to Sheppard

Former Shareholders' Association chairman Bruce Sheppard was the chairman of silly hats.

Soup
Soup event on again

Piero Rocco - entering the Farmers' Market winter soup competition

Tony Smith
Chance to check out a vet

Ever wondered what happens at a veterinary clinic?

vanuatu
Vanuatu's national day

Colourful and vocal celebrations of 30 years of independence in Blenheim on Friday

Brook Hale
Back in swing again

It takes more than a broken back to slow down Brook.

Letters
I want to hear from you

On a mission to get more opinions in the paper.

Karena
Waitohi wizards

A proud day for the Karena family at Lansdowne Park

Sheep sale
Woollen riches

Dick Paterson, 83, writing a book about his family at Titirangi Bay

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